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In the Pokémon world, televisions are present in most homes. There are also many unique TV shows for a specific region. Televisions appear in both the games and the anime.

Kanto

In Kanto, specifically in Generations I and III, all televisions except the one in the living room of the player's house cannot be interacted with. The one that can be interacted with displays a movie.

Movie
Red	Blue	Yellow	FireRed	LeafGreen
There's a movie on TV. Four boys are walking on railroad tracks. I better go too.			There's a movie on TV. Four boys are walking on railroad tracks. …I better go, too. *
			There's a movie on TV. A girl with her hair in pigtails is walking up a brick road. …I better go, too. *
The movie from Red, Blue, and Yellow and FireRed and LeafGreen (if player is a boy) is a reference to the movie Stand by Me. If the player is a girl, the movie from FireRed and LeafGreen is a reference to the movie The Wizard of Oz.

Teachy TV

The Teachy TV, which exists only in FireRed and LeafGreen, airs the Poké Dude Show, where a character called the Poké Dude instructs the player on basic gameplay elements like how to catch Pokémon and how to battle.

Start of the show

"Hey, all you Trainers out there! HELLO, Trainers! ……… ……… ……… Come on, let me hear you! HELLO, Trainers! It's me, the Poké Dude!"

Before moving to a particular aspect of the show (aside from TMs)

"All righty, here goes! Keep your eyes glued to the super/sorta super Poké Dude Show!"

End of the show

"Remember, Trainers, a good deed a day brings happiness to stay!"

"Teach me how to battle."

"Today, the Poké Dude's here to tell you about how you can battle Pokémon! Say you're out for a stroll when, suddenly, a wild Pokémon appears! It's up to you to smartly use your Pokémon and their moves to reduce the opponent's HP to nothing, and claim victory! I'll show you how to do that in person and for sure!"

"The speedier of the battlers gets to attack first. It looks like my Rattata was faster than the Pidgey. The battlers take turns attacking and reducing each other's HP. My Rattata reduced the foe's HP to zero, so it wins! The Pokémon that took part in the battle get EXP. Points. When a Pokémon collects enough EXP. Points, it levels up. Leveling up makes your Pokémon stronger than before."

"Well, did you get that? Even if your own Pokémon's HP falls to zero, and it becomes unable to battle, not to worry! Just take it to any Pokémon Center and heal it!"

"What are status problems?"

"Today, the Poké Dude's here to tell you about status problems! Status problems include poisoning, paralysis, sleep, burn… There are a couple others, but they really are trouble. Get any one, and your Pokémon may become useless in battle. You know, it hurts the Poké Dude to see a Pokémon suffer… So, what should you do if your Pokémon gets a status problem? Well, you've got me to show you!

"Uh-oh… My Rattata has been poisoned… If a Pokémon is poisoned, it loses HP steadily. If a Pokémon develops a status proble, heal it right away. Using an item on a Pokémon uses up one turn, though. Now, it's the opponent's turn! Yay! We managed to win!"

"Poisoning or paralysis don't go away after a battle. If a Pokémon is poisoned, it loses HP even while you're walking. You should heal Pokémon of these kinds of problems right away. Use an item, or try to get to a Pokémon Center for healing. That wasn't hard, was it? All righty, be seeing you!"

"What are type matchups?"

"Does everyone know about type matchups? Pokémon and their moves all belong to certain types. For example, there are such types as Grass and Water. You need to consider the type of the move used to attack… And, the type of the Pokémon that is hit by that attack. Depending on how those two types match up, the damage can change. You see, it depends n whether the type matchup is good or bad. If you don't know how matchups work, battles will be tough. So, let me demonstrate exactly what I mean. All righty, be seeing you!"

"The move Bubble is a Water-type attack. The targeted Oddish is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. The Water-type attack is absorbed by the Grass-type Pokémon… As a result, the move becomes not very effective, and inflicts only half the usual damage. Uh-oh, this is not good! The Absorb attack you just saw is a Grass-type move. Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon. So, Absorb becomes super effective, doubling the damage. It's not going to be easy to win with this matchup… Let's try shifting Pokémon! Shifting Pokémon in and out uses up one turn. Now, it's the opponent's turn. Butterfree is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. Against this Pokémon, a Grass-type attack……inflicts only half the usual damage on a Bug-type Pokémon… And, it also causes only half the damage on Flying-type Pokémon. Therefore, Butterfree, being a Bug/Flying Pokémon, only takes one quarter of the usual damage. Oddish is a GrassPoison Pokémon. A Flying- or Psychic-type attack is super effective against it. One of those types of attacks will inflict double the usual damage. Okay, here we go! Yeah! We won!"

"Is it possible to launch an attack that will inflict heavy damage? Does the opposing Pokémon pose a threat to your Pokémon? Is there any chance that it may have disastrously tough moves? Watch the type matchups to gain the upper hand! All righty, be seeing you! Oh, for the Cool-type Poké Dude, Awesome-type kids like you match up perfectly!"

"I want to catch Pokémon."

"Today, the Poké Dude's going to show you how to catch Pokémon! Just imagine… A groovy Pokémon suddenly appearing in the wild! Oh, you want it! You just can't help it! Oh, you have to catch it! You gotta have it! Let me show you how you can make it happen!"

"When you're trying to catch a Pokémon, don't throw any Poké Balls right away. First, you need to weaken it by reducing its HP. Okay, that should be good enough. But, if it's possible, it would be best if the target has a status problem. For instance, it would be easier to catch if it were asleep or paralyzed. This will make the Pokémon a lot easier to catch! Oh, yes. If you paralyze a Pokémon, you can't make it fall asleep on top of paralysis. In other words, you can't double up status problems, okay? Okay! Let me throw my Poké Ball! Before you throw a Poké Ball, consider the condition and the type of Pokémon, and pick the kind of Ball that would work best."

"If your first Poké Ballfails to catch the Pokémon, don't give up! Keep throwing Poké Balls… It's bound to work sometime! All righty, be seeing you!"

"Teach me about TMs."

"Hey, everyone! Do you all have TMs? A TM, Technical Machine, is an amazingly great item! It teaches Pokémon a move that it may not learn when leveling up! Isn't that just great? What a convenient world we live in! Open the TM Case and check out the TMs you have. You can check them out in detail, too."

"Normal, Water, Grass… TMs also come in types. Check the type and teach it to a Pokémon that matches up well. For example, Water Pulse is suitable for Water-type Pokémon. Bullet Seed is a move that most Grass-type Pokémon can learn. There's one other thing! Don't just look at the type, read the description, too. It will contain hints about what Pokémon might learn the move. For example, take a move like Focus Punch. It doesn't sound like anything a bird or fish Pokémon can learn. So, try using it on Pokémon with arms that can throw punches!"

"Wow, I talked a lot today! All righty, be seeing you!"

"How do I register an item?"

"A Trainer's Bag has a bunch of nifty, convenient features! Take stuff in the key items pocket, for instance. You can use a key item without opening the Bag every time. For example, let's pretend I have a Teachy TV in my Bag. I can register it for instant use, and I'll show you how!

And now, your Teachy TV is registered. How do you use it? Well, here's how it works. Once an item in the Key Items Pocket^sic is registered, you can use it by pressing Select. So, you've given yourself one-touch access to Teachy TV. All it takes for you to see me is pressing one button! That kind of attention is a little embarrasing! All righty, be seeing you!"

Johto

There are no television shows in Johto as they are replaced by radio programs.

Hoenn

Hoenn was the first region to have multiple TV shows available in a single game. However, they only show programs when an event occurs. In that case, they will be flashing. Otherwise, the TV usually displays "Mom/Dad might like this program... better get going!"

Player's house

The following program only displays on the lower floor. The TV does not flash for this program.

There is a movie on TV. Two men are dancing on a big piano keyboard. Better get going!

Gabby interviews (In Search of Trainers)

Subsequent times

"Hi! Today I'm visiting an area near <place fought>. We're trying to spot some up-and-coming new talent in the field. Today, we turned our lens on the Trainer <player>. There's something about this Trainer that piqued our interest. We've battled <player> before, but we can attest that the Trainer has most definitely improved from before. I knew we were onto someone special when we spotted this Trainer! The best way to determine how strong a Trainer is… Well, the fastest way is to battle. And so we began our investigation! … … That's how we ended up in battle with <player>. In a dominating performance we were flattened, rolled up, and tossed aside! <player> is ruthlessly strong… Here's our impressions after having battled our featured Trainer. The combination of <Pokémon at the end> and <second Pokémon at the end> was divine! The sight of them--<Pokémon at the end> and <second Pokémon at the end>--selflessly supporting each other in the thick of battle… It was a marvelous sight to behold! <finishing move> was the move the Trainer used last in our battle. The move <move> is <Pokémon> and <Pokémon>'s sign of friendship!/Honestly speaking, I thought that I might even be pretty good. While we did end up losing, we did have a hotly contested battle. But if you're struggling against me, you have a ways to go, <player>! After our battle, we asked <player> for a succinct summary. The Trainer replied, "<word>." <player>'s Pokémon <Pokémon> and <Pokémon>… And "<word>"… Mmm! That's deep! There's deep significance behind that quote! It's no surprise--a good Trainer has good things to say. That's all for today! See you all again on our next broadcast!"

Name Rater Show

Sinnoh

Sinnoh introduced news that was always present, along with commercials.

Sinnoh News

Unova

Unova introduces more TV shows; however, these TV shows may only be in Unova. The types of shows broadcast depend on the in-game time.

x:00–x:09

During the first ten minutes of the hour, the TV shows are about various statistics about the player, such as how many times he or she has used the move Struggle.

Pokémon Trainer <player>

It's the cartoon "Pokémon Trainer <player>"

It’s the success story of the rookie Pokémon Trainer, <player>, who set out on a journey to become the Champion a year ago!

It's the cartoon "Pokémon Trainer <player>"

<episode number>: <episode name>

Our story begins...and then things happen...

And a year later, <statistic>

Episode number	Episode name	Statistic
Episode 1	"Nicknaming is Tough!"	he/she had thought of nicknames for <number> Pokémon!
Episode 2	"Strenuous Saving!"	his/her number of saved games is <number>!
Episode 3	"Pokémon Center, Pokémon Healer"	he/she had battled <number> Pokémon and this many Trainers: <number>!
Episode 5	"TV Pride"	his/her number of TV-watching experiences is <number>!
Episode 6	"Catch Pokémon If You Can!"	he/she had caught <number> Pokémon!
Episode 7	"Sometimes Ya Gotta Fight!"	he/she had battled <number> Pokémon and this many Trainers: <number>!
Episode 8	"Evolved at Last"	he/she had evolved <number> Pokémon!
Episode 9	"Turn Fishing Line to Clothesline!"	he/she had reeled in <number> Pokémon and lost <number> Pokémon!

Documentary

This is the documentary "The Best Day."

Today, we will discuss a Trainer named <player>, who caught <number> Pokémon in a single day!

This Trainer is doing nothing but throwing Poké Balls.

Today, we will discuss a Trainer named <player>, who defeated this many Trainers in a single day: <number>!

This Trainer definitely thinks battling other Trainers is the most fun ever!.

Today, we will discuss a Trainer named <player>, who defeated <number> Pokémon in a single day!

This Trainer is definitely concerned only with the search for Pokémon.

Today, we will discuss a Trainer named <player>, who evolved <number> Pokémon in a single day!

This Trainer surely loves the moment of evolution.

The Number One

Title	Statistic	Statement to the player
The Number One "Bicycle" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, ridden a Bicycle this many times: <number>!	How about it, <player>? Isn't the breeze you feel when pedaling a Bicycle just the best?
The Number One "Egg" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, hatched this many Eggs: <number>!	How about it, <player>? Isn't the sight of a Pokémon hatching a fantastic spectacle?
The Number One "Extracting" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, extracted <number> Pokémon from Fossils!	How about it, <player>? Do you feel the mystery of history?
The Number One "Can't Escape" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, failed to run away this many times: <number>!	It can't be helped, <player>! That's life!
The Number One "Day Care" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, left <number> Pokémon at the Day Care!	How about it, <player>? Do you have a crush on someone who works at the Day Care? Hmmm?
The Number One "GTS" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, left <number> Pokémon with the GTS!	That's fantastic, <player>! You are truly a global Trainer!!
The Number One "Had No Effect" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, used a move that has no effect on an opponent this many times: <number>!	It can't be helped, <player>! Pokémon type matchups are difficult!
The Number One "Mail Writing" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, written Mail this many times: <number>!	That's fantastic, <player>! The feelings communicated by Mail... They are wonderful, aren't they?
The Number One "Missed Opportunity" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, had <number> Pokémon get away!	It can't be helped, <player>! I'm sure you'll see them again someday!
The Number One "Premier Ball" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, received this many Premier Balls: <number>!	That's fantastic, <player>! You're quite the skilled shopper!
The Number One "Spin Trade" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, traded Eggs with Spin Trade this many times: <number>!	How about it, <player>? Spin, spin, spin some more, right?
The Number One "Splash" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, used the move Splash this many times: <number>!	What's up with that, <player>? Is Splash really that amusing?
The Number One "Stay at Home" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, rested at home this many times: <number>!	That's fantastic, <player>! After all, there's no place like home.
The Number One "Struggle" Trainer!	According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, used the move Struggle this many times: <number>!	That's amazing <player>! That's the never-give-up spirit!

x:10–x:34

For the next 25 minutes, shows on Abilities, moves, and items are broadcast.

Moves for Living

Moves for Living is a program that explains what a move introduced in Generation V does and how it can be used in everyday life. The Professor is Dr. Technic Al'Machine, a professor at Castelia University.

Announcer: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!

It's time for “Moves for Living.” Today we will learn about the move <move>.

Our guest expert is Dr. Technic Al'Machine, a professor at Castelia University.

Al'Machine: Hello. I'm Dr. Al'Machine.

<Description>

Announcer: I see... I learned a lot. Well/I see. I sure learned a lot. Well/Oh dear, that sounds dangerous... Ahem. Well, I learned a lot. OK then, everyone, until next time, good-bye.

Move	Description in the show	Usefulness in real life
After You	After You is a move filled with the spirit of give and take, where you allow the target to attack right after you do.	In practical terms, if you see a new dish at a restaurant that you're a little nerous about, you can use this move to make someone else taste it first!
Bestow	Bestow is a very generous move where you pass an item to the target.	There's an effective use for this move in everyday life. Sometimes you receive a gift that will clearly cause trouble, right? You can use this move right away to... No, actually, you'd better wait until the person who gave you the gift has left! But then you can use the move to pass your unwanted gift off to someone else.
Chip Away	Chip Away is a very persistent move that keeps striking and ignores all of the target's stat changes.	In everyday life, this move might be handy for winning an argument with a really stubborn person!
Echoed Voice	Echoed Voice is a very rugged move whose power grows when you use it in successive turns.	I bet you can think of ways to use this move in everyday life without my help! You know how sometimes you have to tell your kids the same thing over and over before they listen? In this situation, parents, teachers, and friends can all use this move and it will be very effective!
Foul Play	Foul Play is a move that gets better the more physically strong your opponent is.	It's a little sneaky, but you can use it in everyday life. For example, if you're terrible at sports, and you're going up against a big, powerful opponent... Well, it might be considered cheating, but it would get the job done!
Guard Split	Guard Split is a very balanced move that takes the defensive power of both sides and divides it up evenly.	Here's a practical application. If you and a friend get lost in the mountains, you could use this move to share your defenses so you can both withstand the cold. It's a great way to test the dynamics of a relationship!
Hone Claws	Hone Claws is a very clean move where the user's claws are honed and sharpened.	Ladies could use this move in everyday life. It's liek a super-powered manicure!
Low Sweep	Low Sweep is a simple but wild move. It's a swift kick to the lower part of the target's legs.	It can also be handy in everyday life. Just imagine a lady wearing a short skirt, and she has to kick someone... She can use this move without causing any embarrassment to herself.
Psyshock	Psyshock is a very indirect move where the user attacks with a psychic wave that takes physical form.	It can be used effectively in everyday life, too. For example, sometimes you want to practice comedy routines by yourself, right? If you time this move right, you can smack yourself around for some amazing physical comedy!
Quash	Quash is a fantastically stubborn move that makes the target's move go last.	As for how to use it in life... If, for example, someone you are dating is about to break up with you... Well, you can see how using this move quickly could exhibit dramatic effects!
Quiver Dance	Quiver Dance is a beautiful, graceful move that raises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.	There's an effective use for this move in everyday life. For example, suppose you were invited to your friend's birthday, but you forgot to bring a gift. You could use this move when you arrive at the party, as a distraction... And then it would make you harder to hit if your friend got angry!
Reflect Type	Reflect Type is a very conformist move that makes your type match your target's type.	This works really well if you're spending time with someone and you decide you have nothing in common. Use this move and... Voilà! Instant common ground!
Sky Drop	Sky Drop is a dramatic move where the target is taken high into the sky and then slammed into the ground.	There's an effective use for this move in everyday life: Showing off! You could use this move on yourself, right? If you go fluttering up into the sky, you'll impress everyone! It's an extremely dramatic performance! Just brace yourself for the landing...
Smack Down	Smack Down is a classic and primitive move where something is thrown at a flying target to bring it to the ground.	There's an effective use for this move in everyday life. For example, suppose you sent air mail to someone, but then you change your mind and don't want them to read it! You could use this move to knock it down before it gets to them.
Soak	Well, Soak is a sloshy move that turns the target into a Water type.	Wondering how you could possibly use this move in everyday life? What if you spilled a drink during an important occasion? If you use this move right, it might not matter at all!
Synchronoise	Synchronoise is an exclusive move that only attacks everything of the same type as the user.	If a person who has the same personality and characteristics as you shows up at school or work, you could use this move to distinguish yourself.
Venoshock	Venoshock covers the target in a special kind of poisonous liquid. It's a truly spicy move!	Sometimes, when you're cooking, you dish just needs a little extra pinch of something. Well, you can see how using this move quickly could add a dangerous flavor!

The Waving Weaving Walk

The Waving Weaving Walk show, known as Wawalk for short, is a program that focuses on Abilities.

It's "The Waving Weaving Walk"--Wawalk for short!

I wonder what kind of Pokémon we'll meet today?

Oh, what's this? It's a Pokémon with the Ability <Ability>!

<Description>

Well, it'd sure be nice if I had an Ability like that...

I wonder where I should walk next.

Ability	Description
Anticipation	If the opponent has a supereffective move or one-hit KO move, Anticipation will warn you so you can be prepared!
Contrary	Contrary makes stat changes go topsy-turvy! For example, if a Pokémon with Contrary gets hit by a move that lowers its Speed, it will have the opposite effect! That's right. Its Speed will increase!
Cursed Body	If a Pokémon with Cursed Body is damaged by a move, sometimes that move can be disabled so the foe can't use it anymore!
Damp	If a Pokémon with Damp is in battle, moves like Explosion and Selfdestruct can't be used.
Download	A Pokémon with Download can take advantage of its opponent's weaknesses. If the opponent's Defense is lower than its Sp. Def, the Pokémon's Attack will be boosted. If the opponent's Sp. Def is lower than its Defense, the Pokémon's Sp. Atk will be boosted.
Harvest	If a Pokémon with Harvest eats a Berry during battle, the Berry may regenerate at the end of the turn! It's like an all-you-can-eat Berry buffet!
Klutz	Held items have no effect on a Pokémon with Klutz. It could even hold an Iron Ball without being weighed down!
Lightningrod	If a Pokémon with Lightningrod is in battle, any Electric-type move will hit it. And getting hit by an Electric-type move boosts the Pokémon's Sp. Atk stat!
Magic Bounce	Magic Bounce works like the move Magic Coat, but it's "on" all the time!
Mold Breaker	A Pokémon with Mold Breaker can completely ignore its opponent's Ability when attacking.
Moody	During a battle, Moody raises one stat and lowers another at the end of each turn.
Pickup	A Pokémon with Pickup can get the effect of an item an opponent has used in battle. It also picks up various items when it is not battling.
Prankster	Prankster gives priority to status moves like Screech!
Rattled	If a Pokémon with Rattled is hit by a Ghost-, Dark-, or Bug-type move, its Speed will go up!
Sheer Force	A Pokémon with Sheer Force gets a power boost for moves that normally have additional effects, but the additional effects won't occur!
Sturdy	One-hit KO attacks don't work on a Pokémon with Sturdy. It hangs on to that one last HP!
Weak Armor	When a Pokémon with Weak Armor is hit by a physical attack, its Defense will be lowered, but its Speed will go up!

What's That?

It follows a reporter and a Watchog named Watchy Watchog, presumably owned by the reporter, as they find and identify held items introduced in Generation V.

Lady: Hello! It's time for the "What's That?" show, were we talk about wonderful items!

Today we are talking about the <item>!

Watchy Watchog, have you heard of the <item>?

Watchy: Tch tch cha! (<Watchog's translated answer>)

Lady: Amazing! Yo know it! OK, well, I'll explain it anyway!

<Description>

<Host's presentation of the item to Watchog>

Watchy: Tch tch cha! (<Watchog's translated reaction>)

Item	Watchog's translated answer	Description	Host's presentation of the item to Watchog	Watchog's translated reaction
Air Balloon	Come on! Of course I haven't!	Amazingly, a Pokémon holding the Air Balloon will float up in the air! That means Ground-type moves won't work against it at all! But, the balloon pops if the Pokémon gets hit with an attack, so be careful!	Oh no! I popped it!!	Hey! Nice one, clumsy!
Absorb Bulb	Come on! Of course I haven't!	When a Pokémon holding an Absorb Bulb is hit by a Water-type attack, its Sp. Atk stat goes up!	But you can only use it once. Here, you can have this used one!	Don't pawn your garbage off on me!
Binding Band	Come on! Of course I haven't!	The Binding Band increases the power of binding moves, like Wrap!	Well, that's it for today!	Hey? That's it?!
Cell Battery	Come on! Of course I haven't!	When a Pokémon holding a CellBattery is hit by an Electric-type attack, its Attack stat goes up!	But you can only use it once. I already used mine, so I can't give it to you!	I didn't want it anyway!
Eviolite	Come on! Like I'd know!	When you give the Eviolite to a Pokémon that hasn't evolved yet... Its Defense and Sp. Def both rise sharply! Isn't that amazing?!	So, we'll see you later, then.	What? That was a really short show!
Float Stone	Come on! Of course I haven't!	When you give the Float Stone to a Pokwmon, its weight decreases!	Let's try giving one to Watchy right now!	Hey! Are you calling me fat?!
Red Card	Come on! Of course I haven't!	When the Pokémon holding the Red Card is attacked, the attacker is thrown out of the battle.	Just so you know, Watchy, I'm holding a Red Card right now!	Hey! I'm not going to attack you!
Ring Target	Come on! Of course I haven't!	If a Pokémon holds the Ring Target, even attacks that would usually have no effect will hit it!	That reminds me, I have a present for you, Watchy! Your very own Ring Target!	Hey! That's not very nice!
Rocky Helmet	Come on! Of course I haven't!	When an attack does physical damage to a Pokémon holding the Rocky Helmet, the attacker takes damage, too.	I'll try it! So I put it on, like so, and... OK, Watchy, hit me with your best shot!	No fair! You're not a Pokémon!

x:35–x:59

Eyes on Unova

Eyes on Unova is a program about a certain resident of Unova.

Host: Today, on “Eyes on Unova,” we will introduce you to:

An older man from Opelucid City who loves musicals!

Hello! I’ve heard that you hand out Musical Props every day!

Man: Indubitably! ♪ C’est vrai! ♪

Host: Oh dear. There’s really no need to sing about it, sir...

Man: ♪ Beeee-caaaause ♪ bee-cause ♪...

Host: OK, OK, thank you very much! That was our report from Opelucid City!

A talented Pokémon massage therapist who lives in Castelia City!

Hello! So what got you interested in Pokémon massage therapy?

Woman: At first, I wanted to be a massage therapist for people, but one day I didn't have any human clients, so I decided to practice on a Pokémon. It was so happy and so cute afterward! So I decided to switch my practice to Pokémon massage exclusively.

Host: Wow, is that so? That means you can do massage for people too, right?! If you don't mind, my neck has been killing me... ...Oh, well, that's... erk... Maybe you're out of practice... ow ow OW! OK, that's enough, thanks! That was...ow... our report from Castelia City.

This wonderful lady who lives right here in Driftveil City!

Hello! You are the lady who is famous for being obsessed with TMs, right?

Woman: That's right. Are you familiar with a move called Spite?

Host: Um... I've heard of it..

Woman: I will not speak to you unless you bring me a Pokémon that knows Spite!

Host: Well, I think we can confirm that you're every bit as eccentric as people say! And that was our report from Driftveil City.

Koukan Talk

Koukan Talk is a program hosted by Azusa (sometimes Toru) that explain how to use the Japanese language on certain occasions.

Toru: YA, MINNA!

In today’s “KOUKAN TALK,” I’m going to introduce something that’s often said to me.

“You’re kidding!”

There is often a lot of shocking news in my circle of friends.

When I said I saw a bright red Mandibuzz, this is what they said to me!

“Jodan deshou!”

Jo-da-n de-sho-o!

You’re kidding?!

I’m serious!

I saw a very angry Mandibuzz, and its face was bright red!

...Man, I was scared!

So that’s all for today! MATA KONDO, everyone!

Toru: YA! MINNA! Are you enjoying life?

It's time for this week's “KOUKAN TALK!”

This week's phrase is for asking your excellent Pokémon rival something, yeah!

"How many Badges have you got?"

"Ikutsu bajji motteru?"

Ii-ku-tsu ba ji mo te-ru?

YEAH!

With this, you can see how far your rival has progressed!

Through Pokémon, everyone can be friends and rivals!

On that note, I'm going to challenge the Gyms and collect more Badges! MATA NE!

Azusa: HAAAAI! For good kids and even kids that are a little bad... It's time for “KOUKAN TALK!”

Today's phrase is perfect for when two people's thoughts match up, as if by telepathy!

"I was thinking the same thing!"

"Chodo onaji koto kangaeteta!"

Choh-do o-na-gee ko-to ka-n-ga-eh-te-ta!

When I say this, the conversation always picks up steam, and then it can't stop!

For that reason, that's it for today! JA MATA NE!

Azusa: OSSU, MINNA! Yesterday, I fell in love with a TOTTEMO KAWAII Pokémon in the Musical!

This is what you say at that time!

"I became your fan!"

After that, I told it this in Japanese.

"Anata no fan ni narimashita!"

Ah-nah-ta no fan nee na-ri-ma-shee-ta!

It was cute! So utterly KAWAII!

My beloved <player's leading Pokémon>

Your double-flip jump is just too adorable to be legal!

On that note, I'm going to the Musical again today! JA NE!

Azusa: Meowdy, MINNA! It's time for “KOUKAN TALK!”

Today's one phrase for communication is this:

"Where did you find that?"

This phrase can be useful whenever you need it!

HAI! So this useful phrase goes like this in Japanese!

"Sore doko de mitsuketano?"

So-re do-ko de mee-tsu-kay-tah no?

When I meet Trainers with a cute <player's leading Pokémon>, I ask them that right away!"

So with that, MATA ITSUKA AIMASHO! And adios!

Azusa: OSSU, everybody!

Are you so GENKI it's causing everyone else trouble?

It's time for this week's highly anticpated “KOUKAN TALK!”

This is today's phrase:

"Where did you come from?"

This is handy! You'll want to know where your opponent is from!

If you want to say this in Japanese, it's like this!

"Doko kara kita no?"

Do-ko ka-ra kee-ta no?

After that, there's no doubt you'll have fun talking about where you're from! Yeah!

Ok, so, MATA NE! Bye-bye!

Azusa: Hey, MINA SAN!

It's time for “KOUKAN TALK!”

Today, I'll teach you this question to ask when you see a Pokémon that you are interested in!"'

"Where did you catch that Pokémon?"'

"Sono Pokémono doko de tsukamaeta no?"

So-no po-kay-mon do-koh de tsu-ka-mah-e-ta no?

Then yo ucan go catch one for yourself!

OK, that's it for today! MINNA, bye-bye!

Azusa: Hello, MINNA!

It's time for “KOUKAN TALK!”

Another day, another step closer to mastering global communication!

...Recently, on the way back from the Musical, someone said this to me:

"Your Pokémon looks different!"

"Kawatta Pokémon da ne!"

Ka-wa-tah p-kay-mo-n da ne!

I thought it could be a joke, but when I looked at <player's lead Pokémon>... BIKKURI!

It was sstill waering Props from the Musical! I forgot to take them off!

Oops! That would look strange!

HAI! That's it for today!

MATA AIAMSHOU! See you!

Toru: OSSU!

Recently, I met an UTSUKUSHII woman at a party!

The second I saw her, I thought I'd seen her before somewhere.

But I couldn't remember her name!

So, in this situation, I went up to her, and I said this:

"Dokoka de atta koto arukke?"

Do-ko-ka de a ta ko-to a-ru keh?

It means, "Have we met somewhere?"

And what do you think she said to me? "What? I work with you every day. You're not serious, right?"

IYA! It was an all-prettied-up Azusa! SHIMATAAAA!

So, that's it for today's “KOUKAN TALK!”

...I sure hope Azusa will start talking to me again soon!

Azusa: Hello, Minna! It's time for “KOUKAN TALK!”

This week's phrase is:

"Nice meeting you!"

Use this when parting with someone you just met!

At time like this, I say:

"Shiri aete yokatta!"

Shee-ree ah-e-te yo-ka-ta!

It's even better when you say this along with a firm handshake!

OK, that's it for today!

JA NE!

Toru: Hey hey, is everyone explosively GENKI today?!

“KOUKAN TALK!” comin' atcha!

Today's single phrase for communication is...

"Let me see your Pokédex!"

Trainers are always interested in another Trainer's Pokédex!

"Pokémon Zukan misete!"

Po-kay-mo-n zu-ka-n mee-say-te!

Now you can have a person who speaks Japanese show you their Pokédex! You have that? URAYAMASHII ZE!

OK, have a great day! MATA NE! MINNA!

Toru: Hey, everyone! How ya doin'?!

Ha ha! Whether you're feeling good or bad, it's time for “KOUKAN TALK!”

This week's phrase is:

"Check out this Pokémon!"

This is like telling someone: Hey, have a look at my Pokémon! It's so cool! Wooo! When you want to say that in Japanese, say this!

"Kono Pokémon mite!"

Ko-no po-kay-mo-n mee-te!

With this, you can show off your Pokémon to each other, right?

OK, thanks for watching this week! MATA KONDO!

Toru: MINNA, KONNICHIWA! In today's “KOUKAN TALK,”

we're going to teach you an aggresive way to proclaim your future victory!

"I'm going to win!"

"Katsu zo!"'

Ka-tsu zo!

What is important is to emphasize the "zo!" Be aggressive and show where you stand!

For example, saying it through clenched teeth would be really cool.

You might not even have to battle! Just declare victory like that, and your opponent might get scared and run away!

So that's it for today!

Let's meet again! JA NE!

Day's phrase (English)	Day's phrase (Japanese)	Pronunciation
Check out this Pokémon!	Kono Pokémon mite!	Ko-no po-kay-mo-n mee-te!
Have we met somewhere?	Dokoka de atta koto arukke?	Do-ko-ka de a ta ko-to a-ru keh?
How many Badges have you got?	Ikutsu bajji motteru?	Ii-ku-tsu ba ji mo te-ru?
I'm going to win!	Katsu zo!	Ka-tsu zo!
I became your fan!	Anata no fan ni narimashita!	Ah-nah-ta no fan nee na-ri-ma-shee-ta!
I was thinking the same thing!	Chodo onaji koto kangaeteta!	Choh-do o-na-gee ko-to ka-n-ga-eh-te-ta!
Let me see your Pokédex!	Pokémon Zukan misete!	Po-kay-mo-n zu-ka-n mee-say-te!
Nice meeting you!	Shiri aete yokatta!	Shee-ree ah-e-te yo-ka-ta!
You're kidding!	Jodan deshou!	Jo-da-n de-sho-o!
Your Pokémon looks different!	Kawatta Pokémon da ne!	Ka-wa-tah p-kay-mo-n da ne!
Where did you come from?	Doko kara kita no?	Do-ko ka-ra kee-ta no?
Where did you find that?	Sore doko de mitsuketano?	So-re do-ko de mee-tsu-kay-tah no?
Where did you catch that Pokémon?	Sono Pokémono doko de tsukamaeta no?	So-no po-kay-mon do-koh de tsu-ka-mah-e-ta no?

The National Gymquirer

The National Gymquirer collects the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town.

Jingle: "Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"

Page: "That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name <letter submitter>! Thank yooou! '<Letter's content> <Host's reaction>"

Letter submitter	Gym Leader	Letter's content	Host's reaction
Cafélover^BW	Cilan, Chili, and Cress^BW	Recently, I saw Striaton Gym's three Gym Leaders, and they were all out of order! Like, Chili was Cilan, and Cilan was Cress!^BW	Hmmm. Well, I'm not saying you're crazy, but...are you sure they weren't just standing in front of a mirror?^BW
3rdGradeGoodyGoody^B2W2	Cheren^B2W2	Recently, I saw Cheren making his thumb and middle finger into a circle like glasses. He said he gave up his glasses so he can focus on Pokemon battles, but maybe Cheren actually misses them^B2W2	Hm... Maybe a circle is just a circle!^B2W2
Bonadventure^BW	Lenora^BW	I saw it... Lenora, in the middle of the night...talking to bones in the museum! I also heard a man's guttural laugh... It was scary!^BW	I see. Very horrific. But, I'll bet it was just her husband, Hawes. He has a weird laugh...^BW
RoxieForever^B2W2	Roxie^B2W2	This is a story about the first time I ever went to one of Roxie's shows! Many fans collapsed from the toxic power of her songs. Roxie's really a toxic shock to the system, isn't she?!^B2W2	Maybe they were just too excited and fainted. Make sure to drink lots of fluids when you go to concerts!^B2W2
Compoundeyes Wrestler^BW Molt^B2W2	Burgh	When I went to meet Burgh. It was like he had been licking the honeycomb walls! That guy likes to eat!^BW When I went to meet Burgh, he was shooting cocoon silk from his hands and decorating his walls with it! Could he actually be a Pokémon?!^B2W2	Now that is a surprise... But, I wonder if he was just admiring his own face reflected on those walls... That's also weird though...^BW Now that is a surprise... But, I wonder if he was just carrying that silk in his hands? We are talking about Burgh, though...^B2W2
Shocking Supermodel	Elesa	The Gym Leader Elesa said that Nimbasa's Pokémon can dance a nimble bossa! Nobody laughed, but I thought it was really funny! What do you think?	Hmmm... It really seems like Elesa needs to come up with a sneakier pen name. Well, whatever!
Veildrifter	Clay	You know how Gym Leader Clay never takes off his hat? Well, the other day I finally saw him take it off... And underneath his big hat was a fluffy knit hat! He wears two hats! Weird, huh?	Hmm... That seems like it would be way too warm! Still, I wonder if that isn't just Clay's hair sticking up all funny...
Pilotcandidate^BW FlyingMaiden^B2W2	Skyla	I'm an aspiring Pilot who is a huge fan of Skyla! I couldn't take it anymore, and I peeked into her Gym...and it looked like she was flying with the propeller on her head! Isn't that amazing?! Maybe she doesn't even need a plane!^BW I wanted to ride on Skyla's plane, so I went to the Gym! Skyla was in the back of the Gym, and she sneezed! At that very instant, a tremendous wind blew me clear out of the Gym!^B2W2	Hmm... That is mysterious! Still, I wonder if she was just using the cannons in her Gym to fly...^BW Hmm... That is amazing! Still, I suspect that wind might not have had anything to do with her...^B2W2
TheFridge^BW	Brycen^BW	Brycen is too cool! He's always acting like Mr. Tough Guy, like he doesn't even feel the cold...but recently, I heard him sneeze inside his chilly Gym!^BW	I guess even a super-cool Gym Leader can catch a cold. Feel better soon, Brycen!^BW
Opelucitizen^B2W2	Drayden^B2W2	Drayden is a man among men who puts himself on the line to protect the people living in our city. He always gives his all, even in training. According to his training schedule I just happened upon, he does: 1. 10,000 sit-ups 2. 10,000 push-ups 3. 10,000 squats^B2W2	Isn't that outrageous? Huh... How old is that guy anyway?^B2W2
Madame Scale^BW	Drayden and Iris^BW	I'm from Opelucid City, and I just went home for the first time in a long time. I saw Drayden and Iris counting up a big handful of coins! Isn't that setting a bad example for kids, flaunting your wealth like that?^BW	Hmmm... That's living the high life! But you know, the Opelucid Gym Badge is shiny like a coin... Maybe you saw wrong?^BW
MisterFisher^B2W2	Marlon^B2W2	Marlon was swimming the other day, and he just kept going faster until he shot out of the water and into the sky! That swimming style could completely dominate the world of swimming.^B2W2	Hm... That is amazing, but nobody else can do that. Actually, can you even call jumping into the sky swimming?^B2W2

Personality Assessment and Horoscope

Main article: Horoscope

Personality Assessment and Horoscope is a program that talks about horoscopes and what they mean. It also mentions what item the person should hold, presumably for good luck.

Host: It's time for today's "Personality Assesment and Horoscope"! So what's today's star sign? Dr. Astropoff, if you please!

Astropoff: If you were born in October, your sign is <sign Pokémon>! <personality> <personality's effect> <advice>, and all will be well!

Host: What's the lucky item for a <sign Pokémon> sign?

Astropoff: Weeell... Carry a <lucky item> <Lucky item's effect>

Host: Thank you very much! See you next time!'

Month	Sign Pokémon	Personality	Personality's effect	Advice	Lucky item	Lucky item's effect
January	Sawsbuck				White Flute
February	Simipour	Very free-spirited and unique	You can attract the interest of those around you with your mysterious charm.	Try to be a more empathetic person	Mail	The fun content of the Mail will put smiles on the faces around you!
March	Alomomola				Hard Stone
April	Whimsicott	You could be described as hating to lose and having a stronge sense of justice.	Everyone around you probably respects your strong character.	Try to be a kind and gentle person	Hyper Potion	Everyone around you will appreciate your generous kindness.
May	Bouffalant	Calm and relaxed	Everyone feels at peace when they're around you.	Try to be a little more assertive	X Attack	Everyone around you will be surprised when you aggressively attack.
June	Klink	You are a very curious and fun person!	Everyone is impressed by your knowledge.	Try to be a strong and enduring person	A slow Pokémon*	You'll overwhelm everyone with a well-thought-out attack!
July	Crustle				Dowsing MCHN
August	Braviary	You are a hard worker, and you take care of people!	Everyone can relax when you're on the job!	Try to be a little more restrained	Calcium	Raise the Special Attack stat of a reserved Pokémon and everyone will be in awe of its aggressive attacking style!z
September	Gothorita				Xtransceiver
October	Lampent	You have good sense and are a very balanced person!	You make evenhanded choices.		Choice Scarf	It's fashionable, and you will shine as you attack with only one move!
November	Scolipede				White Herb
December	Fraxure				Poké Ball

PokéQuiz

PokéQuiz is a television program that asks three kids to identify the Japanese equivalent of a Pokémon's English name.

Pokémon	Hint	Guesses			Answers	Pronunciation guide	Supposed name origin
Pokémon	Hint	Quill	Ill	Zill	Answers	Pronunciation guide	Supposed name origin
Squirtle	None	Squirtle	Turzen	Zenzen	Zenigame	Zeh-nee-ga-me	"Zeni" is an old-fashioned word for money. Squirtle's shells look like old coins, so that's how they got their name! You can't use them as coins, though.

Unova News

Unova News is a news program that brings stories of numerous kinds.

"Unova News": Next up, we have news of a Pokémon that can see the future.

Ms. D: I was elegantly strolling along the beach. Then I saw a Pokémon off in the distance. It was looking intently in my direction for some reason.

It just sat there staring, so at first, I thought it was looking at me, but..

It suddenly pointed to the ocean and disappeared!

I wanted to know what it was pointing at, so I walked toward the ocean...

And then! A big boulder fell down from the cliff above!

Right where I had just been standing!

I'm sure that Pokémon can see the future! There's no doubt about it!

It protected the future of a beautiful lady like me.

"Unova News: ...Uh-huh. This concluded the report on Ms. D.

Your Pokémon

Your Pokémon is a program about Pokémon who have unique traits, such as eating lots of food. At the end, the host comments that the Pokémon talked about is remarkable, but not as special as his or hers.

Species	Nickname	Location	Description
Patrat	Peeps	Striaton City	In a two-story home in Striaton City, the Patrat called Peeps lives with its Trainer. Its Trainer is also a Pokémon Breeder who is raising many Pokémon! And when its Trainer is really busy, Peeps lends a hand...or a paw! It plays with all the other Pokémon to give them some exercise and sometimes even gets them to settle down for the night. Today, Peeps has started a lively game of tag with some of the other Pokémon its Trainer is taking care of. They'll sleep well tonight after all that running!
Zweilous	Chow	Opelucid City	Near the gate of Opelucid City, the Zweilous Chow lives with its Trainer. Both Chow and its Trainer really love to eat! Anything you serve them, they'll gobble it right up. They even compete against each other in eating contests. Back when Chow was a Deino, its Trainer cold eat faster...but now that Chow has evolved into a Zweilous, it has an extra mouth, so that's a big advantage! It's built up quite a winning streak with its two hungry hungry heads. That was the Zweilous, Chow, who eats a lot, but not as much as my Zweilous!
Minccino	Julie	Nimbasa City	It's waiting in the wings in the Nimbasa City Musical for its cue to go on stage. Julie and its trainer have put so much effort into training for the Musical. They've worked really hard! And for Julie, the goal every day is to be the one that gets the most time in the spotlight! Julie and its Trainer have a real fire in their hearts when it comes to performing! That was the Zweilous Chow, who stands out, just not as much as my Minccino.

In the anime

In The Rivalry Revival, Jessie and James pretend to make a live broadcast on Ash's special dinner in his house in Pallet Town. The meal commemorates his departure for Johto, which will happen the next day. During the report, they devour some of the food, trap Ash's Pikachu inside the supposed camera, and soon flee from the house. Fortunately for Ash and his friends, Tracey's Scyther frees Pikachu by cutting through the camera.

Rhonda is a recurring host for Sinnoh Now. She and the Sinnoh Now staff have appeared in The Champ Twins!, All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go, A Secret Sphere of Influence!, Top-Down Training!, Mass Hip-Po-Sis!, Our Cup Runneth Over!, Losing Its Lustrous, Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, and Beating the Bustle and Hustle!.

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